• A qualitative exploration of the psychological experiences of adult female survivors of trafficking who have experienced rape and sexual assault and their understanding of recovery, health and wellbeing. (The Havens, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London)

• Randomised controlled trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Groups for University Students. (City, University of London)

Successful applicants will present their findings at the 2020 DCoP annual conference.

Sarb Bajwa, chief executive, of the BPS said:

“It’s extremely encouraging that our Division of Counselling Psychology has awarded grants to such varied topics. It’s a great way to highlight the great and important work of counselling psychologists and the contribution they make to the discipline.”